Radio Flyer

• Drama

A sun-drenched 1960s California setting belies a quietly devastating story of childhood resilience in the face of escalating domestic abuse. This drama unfolds not as a direct depiction of violence, but through the imaginative lens of a resourceful older brother constructing an elaborate escape fantasy with his younger sibling – transforming a simple Radio Flyer wagon into a fantastical flying machine born of desperate hope. The film navigates the heartbreaking complexities of a fractured family dynamic, where loyalty and survival instincts clash against the grim realities of a stepfather’s cruelty, and the protective instinct of a brother desperate to shield innocence. It's a uniquely poignant exploration of how a child's imagination can serve as both a coping mechanism and a potent act of rebellion, offering cathartic emotional release through a tangible symbol of freedom.